Job Title: Librarian II
Job Code: J107030
Department: County Library
Department Number: 6501
Supervisor: Assistant County Librarian
FLSA Status: E
Supervises: Library Paraprofessional and Library Assistant
Job Grade: 107
SIP/DOT: N/A
Policy Group: Gen
Job Summary:
Provides professional library services in a branch library or central library department. May oversee the daily activities of a central library department or branch library to ensure effective use of the facilities. Participates in planning of programs, policies or objectives for own work group and department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Interacts with library patrons to assist them in selecting materials and meeting informational needs. Searches on-line catalog, databases and print sources to answer complex patron inquiries.
- Directs assigned staff and oversees activities in a branch or central library department.
- Keeps statistical records of unit activities and prepares appropriate reports.
- Performs collection development; Recommends materials for selection; prepares orders, weeds damaged and outdated materials.
- Attends conferences, training and workshops as appropriate. May attend monthly collection development and database meetings.
- Provides guidance and support to staff in the use of bibliographic and computer-assisted services.
- Represents the library system at schools, community groups or professional associations. Plans and conducts tours and programs for adults and/or children.
- Recommends changes in policies and procedures.
- In the Youth Services Department, plans, conducts and oversees story time, Summer Reading Club programs and other youth related activities.
- Interviews, trains, prepare work schedules, supervise and reviews performance of assigned staff. Recommends selection of new employees, employee transfers/promotions, disciplining and discharging employees.
- Attends monthly collection development and database meetings.
- Assists in creating, maintaining, and checking-in serial records.
- Assists in developing department procedure manuals.
- Attends conferences, training and workshops as appropriate.
- Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
NOTE: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge: Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited school.
Experience: 2 years job related experience; post MLS experience preferred.
Skills and Abilities:
Computer skills: Good verbal and written communication, supervisory and organizational skills; Interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees and elected officials; Ability to complete assigned projects in a timely manner.
Special Requirements: Knowledge of current library practices and technologies in department. Requires evening and weekend work as assigned.
Essential Behavioral Expectations:
Fort Bend County employees are expected to use professional courtesy, discretion and sound judgment when engaging in any contact with co-workers, customers, vendors, visitors and/or other Fort Bend County employees. Employees are also responsible for but not limited to, the following behavioral expectations: maintaining confidentiality of business knowledge and employee information, maintaining professional relations while engaging in job related tasks, cooperating with others to resolve conflict and achieve goals, maintaining a pleasant attitude while leaving personal business or issues/problems outside of the work place.
Equipment Used: Telephone, Personal Computer, Fax Machine, Calculator, Photocopier/Scanner, Audio/Visual Equipment, Automobile, Printer, PA System, Cash Register
Contacts:
Daily contact with co-workers, department employees, and the public in person or on the telephone to provide service and/or information, exchange routine information, and provide instructions; Frequent contact with employees in other departments in person or on the telephone to exchange routine information; Occasional contact with elected officials in person or on the telephone to provide service and/or information.
Supervision Required: Uses independent judgment within established guidelines; Needs assistance only for unusual, non-routine situations.
Physical Demands:
Daily standing, walking, sitting, talking, listening, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, use of hands and/or fingers to grasp, handle, pick-up, pinch, type or feel, reaching with hands and arms, and lifting of objects up to 20 pounds; Close vision, distance vision, ability to distinguish color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled open work area shared with other employees. Rare exposure to accidents or physical hazards. Noise level is moderate.
Physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met or are encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.